Hello gents, I don't really know much about the High Seas Fleet Badge but I have seen this one for sale at £150, what do you think? Also the seller states it is a Fredrich Orth.
Thanks for your time, cheers Terry
Flottenkriegsabzeichen.
Hello gents, I don't really know much about the High Seas Fleet Badge but I have seen this one for sale at £150, what do you think? Also the seller states it is a Fredrich Orth.
Thanks for your time, cheers Terry
Last edited by Adrian; 10-30-2012 at 08:28 PM. Reason: Title changed to use German terminology.
Re: High Seas Fleet Badge
The finish is gone and this is a late piece.I would wait and check other sites(not ebay) as an early H.S. badge with the beautiful gilt plated wreath and silver plated ship are much nicer! IMO
Re: High Seas Fleet Badge
Cheers Goodbuys I was just wondering I did see 1 a different colour, wasnt sure they were different levels!!! you know Bronze etc....Ill keep my wallet closed this time..Thanks for your time Terry.
Re: High Seas Fleet Badge
It's an original Orth badge with the later war cast hinge and catch fittings. Personally, I'd wait for a better example than this damaged one, it'll never improve in value with the lack of finish and the other issues mentioned and is a pretty non descript piece IMO.
Regards, Ned.
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Re: High Seas Fleet Badge
Ned's synopsis is spot on and is exactly what I would've said too. There are better pieces out there, put the £150 towards one of those.
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Re: Flottenkriegsabzeichen.
The catches on these are well known for breakages. I would save your money at this price.
I have a similar one, but bought in the good old days for £16.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: Flottenkriegsabzeichen.
Cheers Guys thats all I wanted to know..Its not my thing but I saw it & it is a nice looking award/badge..I thought I would ask?..The problem I have being stuck in the middle of a desert I cant read any of my books that I keep buying lol...So I do rely & ask some bone questions!!!!.. Thanks for your time again Terry.
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